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BL-C(2) vs Winchester 748

Burn-rate position

FastestSlowest

BL-C(2) #54 · Winchester 748 #44

Substitution

Both ball powders with similar burn rates for .223 Rem and .308 Win.

Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimums and work up.

Side by side

BL-C(2)Winchester 748
ManufacturerHodgdonWinchester
Burn-rate rank#54#44
Burn categoryRifle MediumRifle Medium
Grain shapeBallBall
Temp sensitivityModerateModerate
ApplicationsRifleRifle
Suppressor-friendlyYesNo
US availabilityCommonCommon
StatusActiveActive

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FAQs

Can I substitute BL-C(2) for Winchester 748?
Both ball powders with similar burn rates for .223 Rem and .308 Win. Confidence: Community. Always start at published minimum charges and work up.
Which burns faster, BL-C(2) or Winchester 748?
Winchester 748 is the faster-burning of the two (rank #44 vs #54 — lower rank burns faster).
What cartridges do BL-C(2) and Winchester 748 both load?
Both powders are listed for .308 Winchester, .30-06 Springfield, .223 Remington.
PowderBL-C(2) in fullPowderWinchester 748 in full